Psychosocial Assessment, (performed by Master’s prepared, licensed or license-eligible Program Therapists) which includes

Family and Social History

Developmental History

Substance Abuse History

Previous or current legal issues

Clinical formulation (Formulated by Qualified Mental Health Professional and Psychiatrist)

Additional collateral information

IV. Summary and Recommendations

The Treatment Team, led by the attending psychiatrist and comprised of the psychologist, clinical therapist, nurse, teacher , treatment team specialist, and activity therapist, review all information and discuss recommendations. A formal, written, comprehensive summary is provided to the referral source following the completion of all assessments, clinical interviews, and the review and interpretation of information. Recommendations for services required to meet the needs of the youth are provided.

Substance Abuse/Chemical Dependency Services

Good treatment begins with accurate evaluation. We provide

Comprehensive assessment and evaluation by licensed professionals with experience in treating substance abuse and chemical dependency.

Philosophy/our treatment approach

Teenagers tend to believe they are invincible. The concept of “hitting bottom” is too abstract and remote for most of them. Our Clinical Team has researched evidence-based practices for treating substance abuse in adolescents. The following treatments have been identified by the Virginia Commission on Youth as effective evidence-based treatments:

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Family Therapy

Behavioral Therapy

Motivational Interviewing

Medication

In addition to employing all of these approaches, Hallmark Youthcare also offers

24 hour support and supervision

Personal plan for recovery

Group therapy

Education on disease and recovery

Activities therapy

12 step AA program on site

Dual diagnosis treatment

Relapse prevention education

Individualized aftercare plan

Substance abuse/chemical dependency services are incorporated into the general Residential Treatment Program.